1. (1) A certified peer support specialist must complete training in suicide prevention, including screening and referral, every six years. The training must:

   1. (a) Be provided by a single provider;
   2. (b) Be at least three hours in length, which may be provided in one or more sessions; and
   3. (c) Be listed on the department's suicide prevention for health professionals model list for training programs in suicide screening and referral, which was developed in accordance with RCW 43.70.442 and chapter 246-12 WAC.

2. (2) The first training must be completed during the first full CE reporting period after initial certification unless an applicant can demonstrate completion of a three-hour training in suicide prevention, screening, and referral that:

   1. (a) Was completed no more than six years prior to the application for initial certification; and
   2. (b) Meets the requirements of this section.
3. (3) A certified peer support specialist who is a state or local government employee, an employee of a community mental health agency licensed under chapter 71.24 RCW, or a substance use disorder program certified under chapter 71.24 RCW may be exempt if they receive eligible training from their employer pursuant to RCW 43.70.442.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.420.020 and 2025 c 360. WSR 25-21-015, s 246-929-320, filed 10/3/25, effective 11/3/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.420.020, chapter 18.420 RCW, and 2023 c 469. WSR 25-05-089, s 246-929-320, filed 2/18/25, effective 7/1/25.]